Nepal is gifted with a number of UNESCO's heritage sites that makes it a perfect holiday destination. The Nepalese economy earns a major share of its revenue from its tourism, which lately suffered a great setback, due to political instability.

Accommodation Options
Nepal, being a developing economy, receives both – luxury and budget travellers. The country has a diverse range of accommodation options for catering to the needs of all types of tourists. Most of the accommodation options such as luxury hotels, youth hostels, bed and breakfast lodgings, home stay accommodation, etc are available in plenty at Kathmandu, the country's capital city. Other parts of the country too have some decent options such as budget hotels and guesthouses for a comfortable and pleasant stay.

History of Nepal
The location in the Himalayan region and proximity to India and China are two things that had a great impact on the history and culture of Nepal. Hinduism prevailed in the country under the rule of Chalukayas in the late 11th century. The modern day Nepal was created much late in the 18th century.

Popular Places and Attractions
Despite being a small country, Nepal has a lot to offer to the tourists. Nepal is one country that is blessed with seven of the ten highest mountains of the world. People from all parts of the world visit Nepal for its natural beauty and trekking opportunities.

Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, is the biggest and the liveliest city of Nepal and hence the right place to start one’s sightseeing tour. Many ancient Buddhist and Hindu temples are found in Kathmandu. King’s Palace Thamel Chowk, Swayambunath Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Nasal Chowk, Kathmandu Durbar Square, etc are some of the popular attractions of Kathmandu.

Chitwan National Park and Sagarmatha National Park are other interesting places that are worth a visit in Nepal. Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, is situated in Sagarmatha National Park and makes it even more popular with tourists. You can make the best of your rafting and trekking tours at Pokhara. Bhaktapur, Janakpur, Bharatpur are some of the major cities of Nepal.

Getting Around in Nepal
To experience the local Nepal, taking a bus is the right way. An expert can guide you well on other means of transport available in Nepal.

Places of Entertainment
For a rocking nightlife experience, Kathmandu is perhaps the right place. One can have a glimpse of Nepalese culture at various folk dance and musical shows, mostly organized in the major cities of the country. Casinos, bars and pubs of Nepal can add colours to your evenings.

Currency
Nepali Rupaviaah or Nepalese Rupee is the official currency of Nepal. Universally recognized, Nepalese currency can be easily converted into other major currencies. Check the latest news for the latest currency exchange rates.